Mechanical Engineer III

Safran • Twinsburg, OH

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About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities •Leads or supports the mechanical design and integration of electromagnetic rotating machines (e.g., AC/DC motors, synchronous and asynchronous generators). •Develops and validate mechanical components such as stators, rotors, laminations, end caps, bearings, and housings. •Prepares detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials for rotating machinery. •Conducts mechanical analyses to optimize performance and reliability. •Collaborates with electrical engineers to ensure seamless electromagnetic and mechanical integration. •Participates in material selection, particularly for laminations, shaft, magnetic and structural components. •Develops and supports qualification plans, prototype builds, and verification/validation testing (including core loss measurement, vibration testing, and environmental testing). •Ensures all mechanical designs meet industry and SAFRAN standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, MIL-STD) •Supports manufacturing, assembly, and troubleshooting of rotating machines on the shop floor; resolve technical issues. •Contributes to root-cause investigations and corrective actions following test or operational failures. •Drive continuous improvement and innovation in rotating machine design, manufacturing, and testing processes. •Mentors junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed. •Adheres to all safety protocols and 5S guidelines •Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture; •Travel requirements: Occasional travel both domestically in the U.S. and internationally - up to 10% •Other duties may be assigned •Evening/night hours may be required •Extra hours may be required during business peaks

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with mechanical design and support of electromagnetic rotating machines in aerospace or related industries.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks), GD&T, and mechanical analysis (FEA tools such as ANSYS).
• Solid understanding of material properties relevant to electrical machines (magnetics, thermal, structural).
• Experience in testing and validation of generators, motors, or similar equipment.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic principles and how they intersect with mechanical design.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards and regulatory requirements (FAA/EASA, MIL-STD, DO-160, etc.).
• Effective communicator and team player, with proven problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to interpret complex information and convey a simplified message to team members of varying technical expertise
• All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government.

Responsibilities

• Leads or supports the mechanical design and integration of electromagnetic rotating machines (e.g., AC/DC motors, synchronous and asynchronous generators).
• Develops and validate mechanical components such as stators, rotors, laminations, end caps, bearings, and housings.
• Prepares detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and bills of materials for rotating machinery.
• Conducts mechanical analyses to optimize performance and reliability.
• Collaborates with electrical engineers to ensure seamless electromagnetic and mechanical integration.
• Participates in material selection, particularly for laminations, shaft, magnetic and structural components.
• Develops and supports qualification plans, prototype builds, and verification/validation testing (including core loss measurement, vibration testing, and environmental testing).
• Ensures all mechanical designs meet industry and SAFRAN standards (e.g., FAA, EASA, MIL-STD)
• Supports manufacturing, assembly, and troubleshooting of rotating machines on the shop floor; resolve technical issues.
• Contributes to root-cause investigations and corrective actions following test or operational failures.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in rotating machine design, manufacturing, and testing processes.
• Mentors junior engineers and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Adheres to all safety protocols and 5S guidelines
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees